US Bridges

NC94 over Lake Mattamuskeet

Good

Hyde County, North Carolina · 4.2 Mi. N. Jct. US264 · Structure no. 000000000950016

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC94 over Lake Mattamuskeet is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC94 over Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNC94
CrossesLake Mattamuskeet
Location4.2 Mi. N. Jct. US264
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates35.50087, -76.21506
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC94 over Lake Mattamuskeet built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC94 over Lake Mattamuskeet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does NC94 over Lake Mattamuskeet carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC94 over Lake Mattamuskeet?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns NC94 over Lake Mattamuskeet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.